Castelnau-De-Montmiral: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Culture

Castelnau-de-Montmiral is classified as a “Remarkable Heritage Site”. The village was founded in the 13th century by Raymond VII, Count of Toulouse. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Castelnau-de-Montmiral can choose this village as their personal destination.

The Church of Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption in Castelnau-de-Montmiral houses a remarkable reliquary cross from the 14th century. The cross contains relics of the True Cross and the twelve Apostles and is classified as a protected historic object.

The Château de Mayragues and its dovecote with columns are listed as historic monuments. The château is one of the few surviving examples of regional fortification architecture and features a projecting timber-framed battlement gallery. In its tasting cellar, visitors can discover and taste biodynamically produced wines and beer from the estate.

The free EnQuête(s) app offers an interactive, self-guided exploration of Castelnau-de-Montmiral. The EnQuête(s) route can be used during a tour of the village or at a later time to learn more about local history and anecdotes.

Landscape

The village viewpoint offers views over the hills of the Gaillac vineyards and the Grésigne Forest.

The hike through the Bois de Gradille is around 9 km long, takes approximately three hours, passes through vineyards and offers views of the hills of the Gaillacois region.

Wine

The estate’s wines are made mainly from the local grape varieties Loin de l’Oeil and Mauzac for white wine, and Duras and Braucol for red wine.

Getting Around

Hikers can reach Castelnau-de-Montmiral via the GR®46. The historic centre, with its medieval lanes around the central square, can generally be explored on foot in one to two hours.

Castelnau-de-Montmiral is not served directly by public transport. Free parking spaces are available at the entrance to the village, including near the Salle des fêtes on Place du Souvenir.

More local pages at the same administrative level: Terssac, Le Sequestre, Castelnau-De-Lévis, Montredon-Labessonnié, Puygouzon, Cuq, Gijounet, Fréjeville.

For the higher-level travel overview: Tarn.